Suggests a plan for inservice training of elementary school teachers in the use of magnifying instruments and the preparation of slides for the microscope. (JR)

Suggests that much can be done to improve the quality of science instruction in the elementary school, and by answering a series of questions about elementary science education, attempts to positively infleunce the primary teacher's outlook on the teaching of science. (JR)

Briefly describes the nature of comets, and in particular, discusses Comet Kohoutek, one of the most spectacular celestial phenomena of this century. (JR)

Outlines several exercises suitable for elementary science classes which may be used to illustrate objective experimental analysis. (JR)

Describes several activities including directions for surveying and mapping the schoolgrounds, designed to help children comprehend the meaning and significance of contour lines. (JR)

Discusses the use of divergent questioning in the science classroom. This form of questioning is open-ended and encourages children to contribute to class discussion with a variety of responses. (JR)

Suggests that the effective teacher is able to capitalize on an ordinary event, such as the visit of a pet dog to the classroom. Considers some of the science topics, questions, and activities that can be stimulated through examining the life of a dog. (JR)

Describes how to construct a bulletin board with a light that flashes when the correct answer is matched with a question. (JR)

Discusses the nature of the open classroom, and describes the behavior of students involved in science activities in an open classroom situation. (JR)

Discusses the trends that have developed in recent years in the teaching of science in the elementary school. Outlines the changing role of teacher education in preparing teachers in the use of the new science curricula. (JR)